Embedding Library Content into Canvas: Canvas Commons & Ready To Go

Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and share resources. A digital library full of educational content, Commons allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other users as well as import learning resources into a Canvas course.

Meet Canvas Commons! Upcoming Commons Workshops at the Jerome Library

Do you have a Canvas role of Teacher, Teaching Assistant or Course Designer? Join us for an informational session about Canvas Commons, a new tool that will enable faculty to share learning resources with other users at BGSU and to import learning resources shared to Canvas Commons from hundreds of other institutions.

Introducing Canvas Commons

Library Modules in Canvas Commons

The following modules can all be located within Canvas Commons. Simply head to the Commons through MyBGSU (instructions to the left) and then search "BGSU" to return content created by BGSU faculty and academic support offices.

Research in Roman Art

Successfully research an object from Ancient Rome with these expert tips, including information on how to use bibliographies, article databases, and interlibrary loan.

This module contains multiple readings, handouts, and videos on finding scholarly articles using library resources at BGSU. It also contains an optional assignment where students find scholarly articles in Summon, EBSCO, and Google Scholar and reflect on their experiences searching the different platforms. You can modify any component of this module to suit your needs.

Module Items
What is a Scholarly Journal Article.pdf
What is a Scholarly Article? (Video)
I found an article! But, is is scholarly? (checklist)
Search EBSCO Databases
Search JSTOR
Comparing Scholarly Article Databases (Assignment)
Library Chat & other ways to get help

Reading and Using Scholarly Articles (Social Sciences)

This module contains readings, handouts, and videos on reading and using scholarly articles. It also includes the basics of APA in-text and reference list citations. The optional assignment covers finding a scholarly article, paraphrasing and quoting from the article as well as creating in-text and reference list citations. To further practice citation skills and to demonstrate the value of mining bibliographies, the assignment also directs students to locate and cite a second article included in the reference list of the first article. There is a rubric included for grading. You can modify any component of this module to suit your needs.

Module Items
How to Read a Scholarly Article
Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting from Sources
Short Videos on avoiding plagiarism/using sources
In-Text Citations APA
Reference List Citations in APA
Using Sources Assignment 18pts
Library chat and other ways to get help with research

Find Information

This module contains a series of videos from ProQuest Research Companion on finding information and choosing a topic. It also includes an optional quiz. The videos included are copyright of ProQuest and cannot be modified or shared beyond the BGSU community.

E-Resources Troubleshooting

A module to help public services library employees troubleshoot problems with electronic resources, including EZProxy. This module may be adapted by other institutions with access to Canvas Commons to assist in training.